2021 Red Wines
2021 was a hell of a year: Meghan and Harry talked to Oprah, Tokyo hosted the Olympic games, Britney Spears found freedom, the NASA Rover landed on Mars and, of course, that virus was still rampaging across the planet. Phew.
Oh yeah, and there was wine. Lots of wine (like, the biggest vintage on record). Excellent wine (quantity did not mean compromising on quality). Thank goodness for that. Was great wine nature’s reward to us for getting through the dumpster fire of 2020? We like to think so.
The 2021 vintage in Australia shaped up to be an excellent one, thanks to ideal growing conditions. There was an almost perfect balance of sunshine, ideal temperatures and just the right amount of rain across the country’s wine regions.
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- Dandelion Treasure Trove of McLaren Vale Grenache 2021Special Price $30.00 Regular Price $40.00New World take on an Old World fave. Still showing the signature Grenache trademarks on the nose with aromatic dark raspberries and red cherries, you might even find a little aniseed and other spice notes once it has had some time to open up. The palate offers an array of juicy red berry fruits and oh so subtle hints of vanilla with a touch of toasted cocoa even, little gifts given from the French Oak. Slightly grippy tannin to finish, so that wonderful fruit doesn't slide past you too quickly. Have a bit of fun and chill slightly in the warmer months! Learn More
- Dandelion Vineyards Fearless Fronds of Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2021Special Price $30.00 Regular Price $40.00A-grade Coonawarra Cab fruit. 30% brand new French Oak for 18 months. A beautiful blue and red fruits meet tomato leaf nose. Blackcurrants, mint, chocolate, tobacco and plentiful, slightly grainy tannins. Rare to med-rare steak, or roast lamb. Happy. Sated. Learn More
- Dandelion Vineyards Lioness of McLaren Vale Shiraz 2021Special Price $24.00 Regular Price $30.00There's a power and density here not normally found at $30 a bottle. Fruit was treated gently, being basket pressed into a mix of older French and American oak. Beautiful florals, along with blue fruit and pepper before the black fruit reveal, alongside cedar and fine tannins. As Ned Goodwin offered: 'This is exceptional value for money.' Learn More
- Dowie Doole The Architect Single Vineyard Cabernet 2021Special Price $85.00 Regular Price $90.00Only tiny quantities are made of this wine, which is the product of the finest of Dowie Doole's A-grade Cabernet fruit from each vintage. '21 being an incredible vintage has elevated this even further. The previous vintage picked up 96 points from Kim Brebach who said, "Decades ago, I had the privilege of tasting a group of Barolos and Barbarescos made by Giovanni Gaia. These wines had layers of deep flavour, ranging from smoked meats and old leather to licorice, gravel dust and tar. The Dowie Doole Architect reminded me of those wines because it had some of those characters, even if the expression was more restrained. Give it time, and I think you’ll be richly rewarded. If the price seems steep, keep in mind that a Barbaresco from Gaia will set you back $600." The '21 is better again than the exceptional 2019 vintage, and represents a barrel selection chosen from only A-grade parcels from the old, dry-grown Blewitt Springs vineyard. There's black fruits, licorice, richness, density and layers. A stunning wine that will live for a very long time Learn More
- Dowie Doole The Architect Single Vineyard Shiraz 2021Special Price $85.00 Regular Price $90.00Only tiny quantities are made of the Dowie Doole Architect wines, which are the product of the finest of Dowie Doole's A-grade fruit from each vintage ('21 being an incredible vintage has elevated this even further). The '21 is exceptional, and represents a barrel selection chosen from only A-grade parcels from the old, dry-grown Blewitt Springs vineyard. There's brightness with density of blue and black fruits, cedary oak, gravelly tannins and exceptional length. Learn More
- Eisenstone Mattcheoss Vineyard Greenock SV901 Shiraz 2021Special Price $110.00 Regular Price $125.00Just 1,600 bottles produced from old vines located on the western side of Greenock Creek. 50% new French oak. Minimal intervention. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. There's graphite, tar, spice, incredibly dense black fruits and a mix of French oak and fruit tannins to finish. A masterpiece. Learn More
- Farmers Leap Pillar Box Red 2021$22.00This is a gorgeously vibrant blend of Shiraz and Cab from the Limestone Coast. It has heady perfume of red fruits, blue fruits and florals leading to a palate bursting with cranberry, blackcurrants, mint, cedar and a hint of eucalypt Learn More
- Fox in the Henhouse Barossa Shiraz 2022Special Price $20.00 Regular Price $25.00Black plummy fruits, blackberries, a rich mid palate, some cedar thanks to 6 months in French oak and excellent acid drive. A big, rich and boofy Barossa Shiraz which is just about perfect with Pizza or gourmet snags. Learn More
- Griffin Adelaide Hills Reserve Shiraz 2021Special Price $50.00 Regular Price $60.00A later pick from one sub section of a single vineyard. Just a touch more concentration and ripeness on offer here than can be found in the non reserve version. Sweet fruit, savoury aspects, cedary oak and sandy tannins. Lovely. Learn More
- Griffin Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2021Special Price $25.00 Regular Price $28.00A cracking vintage and an expansive wine which is also light on its feet. Delicious red and black fruits here, along with spice and cedar. Drink now or cellar for 10 years. Learn More
- Heirloom Alcazar Castle Pinot Noir 2021Special Price $70.00 Regular Price $80.00Expressive, grounded, powerful, playful. This is an exceptional Pinot Noir sourced from a single vineyard in Charleston. Red and purple aromatics lead to a powerful yet aquiline palate offering roses, cherries, violets, spice, must and toastiness. The palate is long and the tannin finish fine. The acidity elevates the fruit. Exceptional. Learn More
- Heirloom Vineyards Adelaide Hills Syrah 2021Special Price $30.00 Regular Price $40.00High quality fruit from the Charleston vineyard is 30% whole bunch fermented and basket pressed into 20% brand new French oak for a year and a bit. A midweight Syrah, or Shiraz if you prefer, with dark and red fruits, plum and spice. Lovely Learn More